Lead Electrical Engineer

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We are currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer. You will play a key role in delivering complex electrical engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Based in Vancouver BC Calgary AB or Edmonton AByou will lead the design analysis and execution of electrical systems including medium- and low-voltage power distribution motor control standby power instrumentation and controls lighting communications security and life safety systems.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams support client relationships provide technical guidance and contribute to successful project delivery across municipal industrial commercial and institutional sectors.

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Who are we looking for

• Provide technical leadership establish electrical engineering standards and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Lead complex electrical projects through all phases managing scope schedule budget quality and risk.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients leading workshops meetings and presenting design solutions.
• Support business development through client relationship management proposal preparation and fee development.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients utilities contractors vendors and regulatory authorities.
• Direct the design and review of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems including switchgear transformers MCCs and VFDs.
• Lead electrical system studies including protection and coordination arc flash short circuit and power system analysis.
• Oversee electrical calculations technical reviews quality control and professional sealing of engineering documents.
• Support tendering and construction through RFI responses shop drawing reviews site inspections testing plans and change order evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical codes industry standards and best practices while driving technical excellence across the electrical discipline.

What you will bring to the team:

• 10 years of electrical consulting and design experience in industrial projects; water/wastewater experience preferred
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with . designation in BC or Alberta
• Expertise in low- and medium-voltage systems including switchgear transformers MCCs VFDs protection and power distribution.
• Experience leading electrical engineering teams mentoring staff and driving technical excellence.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects including scope schedule budget quality and client relationships.
• Strong background in electrical design calculations specifications contract documents and quality reviews.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting projects through design tendering and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian electrical codes standards regulations and electrical safety practices with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Hybrid Work:Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

The salary range for this position is $112448 - $187413. The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major citycentres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD base salary isdeterminedby your skills experiencequalificationsand work are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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